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On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard made history by becoming the first African American player to join the New York Yankees, breaking…
On April 11, 1881, classes began in the basement of an Atlanta church at what was then known as the Atlanta Baptist…
On April 10, 1968, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, a landmark law aimed at ending housing discrimination based on…
On this day, April 9, in 1939, Marian Anderson made history with a powerful concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied…
On this day (April 1) in 1905, Clara McBride — later known as “Mother Hale” — was born in Elizabeth City, North…
On March 28, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to support Black sanitation workers striking for dignity, fair…
Aretha Franklin, the legendary “Queen of Soul,” was born on this day, March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for her powerful…
On March 21, 1990, Namibia officially declared independence from South Africa, ending decades of colonial rule and occupation. The southern African nation…
On March 13, 1932, the Atlanta Daily World became the first successful African American daily newspaper in the United States. Founded by…
On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a…
On this day 20 years ago, comedian and actor Chris Rock took center stage as the solo host of the 77th Academy…
On this day, we remember Congressman John Lewis, born on February 21, 1940. A champion for human rights, Lewis served as the…